DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Table 3 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2019 |
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| Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Fair value, long-term debt | $ 3,799,378 | $ 3,442,001 |
| Long-term debt, including current portion and excluding finance leases | $ 3,539,258 | $ 3,331,839 |
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- Definition Fair value portion of debt instrument payable, including, but not limited to, notes payable and loans payable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount, after unamortized (discount) premium and debt issuance costs, of long-term debt. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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